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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.48, 11,337.71 and 2,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.48, 11,337.71 and 2,011.83 is: 3,017.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.48 : 11,337.71 = 2,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.48/11,337.71 = 2,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.48x = 11,337.71 × 2,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.48x = 22,809,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809,545.11/7,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.74

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